Hand Knitting Handiwork Wins at the Fair

IOWA STATE FAIR
September 11, 2024 11:45 am

Skilled artists around Iowa competed in the Hand Knitting of the Fabric and Threads Competition judged before the start of the 2024 Iowa State Fair. Each piece is judged upon design, workmanship and finishing.

Benton Community FFA Horse Competitors Aren't Horsing Around

IOWA STATE FAIR
September 11, 2024 11:45 am

High Point Exhibitor honors were awarded to Taylor McCreedy of Atlantic FFA, Atlantic, at the FFA Horse Show judged Tuesday and Wednesday prior to the 2024 Iowa State Fair and Thursday, August 8, the first day of the Fair.

Eastern Iowa Honor Flight announces 52nd flight to Washington DC

EASTERN IOWA HONOR FLIGHT
September 11, 2024 11:45 am

Flight to include nearly 90 veterans from throughout Eastern IowaOn Tuesday, September 17, the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight will launch Flight #52. Since the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight began operations in 2009, 51 flights have transported nearly 5,000 veterans, along with their guardians to Washington, DC.

29 groups benefit from Hite bequest to Bethlehem

VINTON TODAY
September 11, 2024 9:25 am

Twenty-nine local, area and regional organizations benefit from a legacy left to Bethlehem Lutheran Church.The church council had designated a $57,000 portion of the total amount given to Bethlehem by the late Esther Ann Hite, who had been a long-time and active member of the Vinton congregation.

Iowa State Fair Brown Swiss Dairy Show Recognizes Breeders' Successes

IOWA STATE FAIR
September 10, 2024 7:40 pm

Dairy farms competed for top honors in the Brown Swiss Dairy Cattle show judged Thursday, August 8, at the 2024 Iowa State Fair.Adam Kruse of Holy Cross received Grand Champion Female honors and Lane Domeyer of Delhi received the Reserve Grand Champion Female.

Iowa State Fair Awards Top Honors in FFA Market Lamb Show

VINTON TODAY
September 10, 2024 7:40 pm

Judges viewed over 300 animals from 185 exhibitors competing for top honors in the FFA Market Lamb show held Thursday, August 8, at the 2024 Iowa State Fair.

Coe College commits to capping costs for incoming Iowa students next fall

VINTON TODAY
September 10, 2024 7:40 pm

By: Brooklyn Draisey With the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) cycle scheduled for another late release this year, Coe College in Cedar Rapids has announced it will continue its efforts to keep costs for certain Iowa students level with the state’s public universities.

Miniature Hereford Farms Earn Top Honors at Iowa State Fair

IOWA STATE FAIR
September 10, 2024 10:04 am

Makena Hovden of Decorah took home Grand Champion Steer in the Miniature Hereford show at the 2024 Iowa State Fair. Reserve Grand Champion Steer went to Keaton Kabela of West Branch.

Belgian and Shire Horse Show Winners Named at 2024 Iowa State Fair

IOWA STATE FAIR
September 10, 2024 10:04 am

Participants entered their horses into the Belgian and Shire Horse Show judged at the 2024 Iowa State Fair.Complete results below:Belgian Line Classes

Whether in State Government or at Home, a Deal is a Deal

IOWA STATE AUDITOR
September 10, 2024 9:57 am

by Rob SandA homeowner calls a contractor to complete a home renovation job, accepts the estimated price, and has the work done—only to get a bill for twice the agreed-upon price! But this one has a twist: the owner is your state government, they are paying with your tax dollars, and they agreed to the cost doubling with no justification at all.